Lapland
Speech parts
1. Lapland - Noun
2. Lapland - Proper noun
Meaning
a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
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Although many Sami living in rural regions of Lapland earned some of their livelihood from reindeer herding, it was estimated that Sami owned no more than one-third of Finland's 200,000 reindeer.
However, during the winter, the Finns in Lapland had the advantage of almost constant darkness and extreme temperatures.
For example, archaeological finds from Finnish Lapland suggest the presence of the Komsa culture from Norway.
Great Britain came a respectable third to achieve the Bronze Medal, while the crowd favorite Vatican City got the Silver and Lapland A took the prestigious Gold Medal.
Lapland can be either misleading or offensive, or both, depending on the context and where this word is used, to the Sami.
Lapland The inner parts of Sápmi are often referred to as Lapland or Lappi, a name deriving from a former name given to the Sami, which is today considered derogatory by many Sami.